The key to a good springtime look isn’t always in the silhouettes or fabrics; sometimes, it’s simply all in the color.
Though a classic black-and-white tuxedo is always respected, the bright and blossoming looks took the cake at the ABS-CBN Ball. With an invite to a Spring Formal-themed affair, it was only right that the red carpet welcomed an array of colors—especially from our male stars.
While some celebs preferred having their flowers in-hand (such as Hayden Kho and his Bottega Veneta bouquet or KD Estrada with a cherry-blossomed Alexa Ilacad by his arm), others preferred to embody the flora and fauna of spring, turning their dinner jackets into colorful statements.
Like the gentle blush of tulips or the misty blue of forget-me-nots, there were the likes of Robbie Jaworski, Anthony Jennings, and Darren Espanto clad in a pastel palette—light on the eyes and fresh as spring. Others rooted it down to earth, going for the deeper hues like Metro's Best Dressed Piolo Pascual in an eye-catching olive green, Kyle Echarri in an ocean blue, or James Reid who contrasted a white, life-sized stem of a flower with an earthy brown look.
Another lesson we’ve learned from these stars? Accessorize. Brooches were quite the trend on this year’s red carpet. Pin a delicate jewel by the lapel or make a statement with a full-sized floral by your chest—it’s all in the details. There's Carlos Yulo’s golden Philippine brooch on a gentle yellow look, BGYO with their floral arrangements in full-bloom, and Donny Pangilinan with the blue outline of a face on his jacket, completed with a vintage eye pin—the perfect final touch.
The next time you’re in need of a dinner jacket, consider some color! Take a look at the gallery below to find the 12 of the best colored dinner jackets at the ABS-CBN Ball.
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